Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $61,780 +6% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $49,560
90th percentile $79,170
Employed locally 100
National median $58,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,560
    25th
    $56,970
    50th (median)
    $61,780
    75th
    $71,440
    90th
    $79,170

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,390
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,440
    Vallejo, CA $101,670
    Napa, CA $99,450
    Fairbanks-College, AK $91,010
    Salinas, CA $90,610

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Batchmakers $46,120
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    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,600
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators make per hour in Burlington?

    The median hourly wage for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Burlington, VT is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.99 or more per hour.

    Is Burlington above or below average for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salaries?

    The median Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators salary in Burlington, VT is 6% above the national median of $58,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Burlington?

    Entry-level Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,560 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,970.